New trial ordered in 2004 murder case
A Kansas Court of Appeals panel ordered a new trial for Martin K. Miller, the former Lawrence carpenter and Christian school leader convicted of killing his wife Mary Miller in 2004. The panel found an error in jury instructions about reasonable doubt that may have disadvantaged Miller, leading prosecutors to consider a second trial and life sentence if the appeal fails.
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Douglas County
Charles Branson
Kansas Supreme Court
Martin K. Miller
Millers
Branson
Martin Miller
Mary Miller
Miller
Mary E. Miller
Lawrence
Paula Martin
Martin
Withey eyes another big game vs Oklahoma State
KU center Jeff Withey seeks to build on a career high 25 points against Baylor as he prepares for a 3 p.m. clash with Oklahoma State at Allen Fieldhouse. Former Jayhawk Clyde Lovellette will be honored at halftime, adding to the page 1B coverage.
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Jeff Withey
Baylor
Oklahoma State
Jayhawk
Clyde Lovellette
Allen Fieldhouse
Go Red Luncheon speaker recalls quitting smoking
Julie Crowe, who survived a major heart attack in her early fifties, told the crowd at the eighth Go Red For Women Luncheon and Expo in Lawrence that fear prompted her to quit smoking. Her candid quote underscored the event's focus on heart health and cessation.
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Julie Crowe
Lawrence
Flory dairy farm to auction March seventh in Douglas County
The Flory dairy farm perched above Lone Star Lake near Douglas County plans an auction on March seven ending over six decades of Flory family milking cattle in the area.
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Lone Star Lake
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Douglas County
Candy Crowley wins 2012 William Allen White Citation at KU
CNN chief political correspondent Candy Crowley accepted the 2012 William Allen White Citation at the Kansas Union. The award honors an American journalist for service to profession and community, with past honorees including Jim Lehrer and Bob Woodward. Crowley joked amid a cold as she addressed Kansas University audiences.
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Emporia Gazette
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Bernard Shaw
Bob Woodward
Kansas Union
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State of the Union
Kansas University
Senate leader rejects campus concealed carry bill in Kansas
Kansas Senate President Steve Morris said he opposes a measure allowing concealed weapons on college campuses. House Bill 2353 would permit licensed carriers to bring guns into state and city facilities unless specific security measures are in place. Regents institutions oppose the proposal citing security costs and logistics.
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Kansas Senate
Senate
Steve Morris
R-Hugoton
House
Paul Davis
Lawrence
Kansas University
Regents
Davis
Federal and State Affairs Committee
Forrest Knox
Raltoona
Knox
Brownback agenda faces GOP scrutiny in Kansas
Leaders from both parties say Gov. Sam Brownback's legislative push, including tax reform and school finance overhaul, is in trouble and in an “emergency room” state. Brownback aides defend progress, noting job growth and a balanced budget as they seek further pro growth reform.
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Sam Brownback
House
Paul Davis
D-Lawrence
Brownback
Sherriene Jones-Sontag
Kansas
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